Air - Shimla
Located at a Distance of 85 kms is the Nearest Airport. Well Connected
with Regular Flights.Rail - The Nearest Broad Gauge Railway Station is at
Kiratpur Sahib and Nearest Narrow Gauge Railway Head is at Shimla,
Connected by Regular Bus Services.Road - Bilaspur is approachable by road from Shimla
and Chandigarh Via NH 21.

Bilaspur  The First Planned Hill Town of India

Want to see the first planned hill town of the country 
Come to Bilaspur. Take up Himachal Pradesh tourism to see Bilaspur
situated at a height of 670 m above sea level, enjoy a stay in the New
town. Bilaspur is a destination that has the potential to satisfy the
assorted interests and tastes of almost the entire array of the tourism
lovers. The region in and around Bilaspur has plenty to attract tourists
of all kinds - archaeological, religious, medical, commercial, legal et
al. It also plays host to some annual animal fairs, that you cannot miss
to see.

Enjoy a vacation in Bilaspur, which is located in a district that is
surrounded by seven hills namely  Naina Devi, Kot, Jhanjiar, Tiun,
Bandala, Bahadurpur and Rattanpur. Lying on the bank of Govind Sagar Lake,
Bilaspur is spread on an area of 1167 sq km. This is one of the most
fascinating hill station in Himachal Pradesh. Take a tour of Bilaspur to
explore this hilly city where the echoes of the bygone mingles with the
future. Located at a mere distance of 64 kms from Kiratpur, this town is
easily accessible.

History Has its own Stride in Bilaspur

Travel to Himachal Pradesh to know the historical aspect
of Bilaspur. It is said that in the dim past of Bilaspur, Rishi Vyas had
stayed on the banks of river Sutlej, in order to do penance. It is the
Vyas Gufa he stayed, in order to prepare himself for the grueling task,
which he was about to execute latter in some other cave in the Uttrakhand.

Bilaspur, was formerly the seat of the ruler of the State, is now
submerged in the Gabind Saga, and a new township developed above the
actual town. This town was early under the rule of Chanderi kings. This
town of Bilaspur was founded in 1663 and was later declared to be a
princely state during the British rule in India, and was under the
authority of the British province of Punjab. The historic town was
submerged in 1954 when the Sutlej River was dammed to create the Govind
Sagar, and a new town was built upslope of the old.

The Landscape of Bilaspur in Himachal Pradesh

Bilaspur Attractions  Charms of the Charming

Take up Bilaspur tours that has famous attractions that
will satisfy any tourist. There is heritage, religious places and
adventure options that guarantees tourists with exceptional experience. To
begin with, the main attraction of the town lies in the Bhakra Dam,
which is is the highest straight gravity dam in the world. A 13 kms long
distance upstream will reveal to you this 90 km long dam that sprawls on
an area of 168 sq kms. From here the view of the green and dense jungles
is splendid.

While on Bilaspur holiday, you cannot miss Deoli, that at a
distance of 13 kms, which happens to be the biggest mirror carp hatchery
in Asia. Here there is also a bridge called as Kandror Bridge,
which as per measurements is acclaimed to be world's second highest
bridge. Located 22 kms away, this bridge is situated on a lake, where
tourist can picnic and enjoy.

Then there is Markandeya, which is a shrine about 20 kms from
Bilaspur. Named after the great saint Markandeya, here there is a water
spring of antediluvian celebrity where a night fair is held annually on
'Baisakhi' day. An interesting legend quotes that there is a tunnel here
that during pre historic times, connected the two caves of the 'rishis' 
'Vayas' and 'Markandeya'. Through these caves, these sages used to meet.
Go around and see if you can get a clue as to the whereabouts of these
caves. Another important pilgrim destination will be the Vyas Cave,
located at the foot of the new town of Bilaspur. Said to have been the
meditating place of Vyas Rishi, the origin of the town, Vyaspur is
believed to have been derived from this cave. At a distance of 14 kms from
Bilaspur, located in the village of Sagirathi, there is Mandir Jalapa
Mai Sangirathi. This is an important temple which is surrounded by the
hilly peaks and has a black coloured idol.

Other places of interest will be Swarghat, located at a distance
of 40 kms from Bilaspur. Lying on the Bilaspur-Chandigarh road, this is
situated at an elevation of 1220 mt and offers the tourist with
exceptionally scenic views. Here we have the Lakshmi Narain Temple.
This temple houses the idols of Lakshmi Narayan, Lord Shiva, Rangnath,
Goddess Durga and Baba Bangali. Shri Naina Devi Ji, is yet another
pilgrimage halt that stand on a height of 1,95 m. The temple pedestals on
the very acme of the hill above a small bazaar and can be reached by a
long flight of stone steps or a cable car.

Around Bilaspur, at a distance of 40 kms and at an altitude of 1,980 m is
the Bahadurpur Fort. Perched on the Bahadurpur hill, this is the
highest point in the district and from here you can see Ratanpur Fort,
Swarghat, the Fatehpur Fort, the Naina Devi hill, plains near Ropar and
the mountains of Shimla. Another important fort in the area is Tiun
Fort, around 55 kms from Bilaspur. You will find the ruins of this
fort on the top of a hill known as Tiun range. Quiet near to this fort,
there is another Sariun Fort, that sores high at an altitude of
1,500m. A dogmatic legend is entertained by the whole town, according to
which, the stones of this Fort are not used in any residential building.

Come to Enjoy the Festivities  Essence of Bilaspur

You should visit the town of Bilaspur during the times
for fairs and festivals when the beautiful Himachali culture comes
forefront. The most exclusive festival of the town is Chatral
festival, celebrated on the first day of Chet, that falls during the month
of March. An important fair of the areas is the Nalwari or Annual cattle fair
is held at Bilaspur for four or five days in the months of March or April.
This occasion is marked by wrestling and other amusements wherein cattle
are brought from Nalagarh and neighboring parts of Punjab to be sold over
here.

An annual Raut Nach Festival is held in the month of December.
This is a glittering annual dance festival of the cowherds of the state.
Cowherds of all age groups 6 years to 60 years and beyond move together in
this period dancing while supporting each other. Bedecked in their
glistening attires and huge lustrous headdress the 'Rawats' (cowherds) can
be seen on the avenues, dancing to the traditional music.
Other important fairs of the area are Gugga fair, Baiskahi fair while the
festivals of importance are Lohri, Basant Panchami and Shivratri.

Most Important Part of Bilaspur - Cement Factory

The Way To Get Connected With Bilaspur

Beauty finds a way to Bilaspur, so what are you waiting
for. It's time you begin your journey to this first ever planned hill town
of India. The nearest airport is at Shimla, which is located at a distance of 85 kms
from the new town. Regular flights connect Shimla to the rest of the
country, but they cannot be very much entrusted upon, as they are liable
to fall victim to the weather conditions of Shimla.
Train is perhaps the vest way to enjoy the serene beauty the you will
encounter on your way to Bilaspur. The nearest broad gauge railhead is at
Kiratpur Sahib (65 km), while the closest narrow gauge railway station is
at Shimla. Regular best services ply between Bilaspur and these towns.
To enjoy a road journey to Bilaspur, you should take the national highway
NH 21. This Chandigarh  Manali highway connects Bilaspur to New
Delhi, Chandigarh, Shimla and other places.

Top 5 Reasons To Visit Bilaspur

The Planned Hill City is Calling You
Take up Bilaspur tourism and sojourn among the pine and deodar to
enjoy an enigmatic holiday. This is the first planned hill town of the
country and you should definitely come to savor some panoramic views
of the highland from the popular hills.

Attractions of the Himachal Beauty
Enjoy a vacation in Bilaspur to see the famous temple attractions
that are perched on the top of the hills, or the other attractions
that incorporates the beautiful Bilaspur town. The new town, along
with its hill attractions will charm the tourists enough to invigorate
the deep sense of belonging in them.

Excursions that Are Worth Taking
On a trip to Bilaspur in Himachal Pradesh, take an excursion to the
nearby sites of Bilaspur to seek the real enjoyment. Do not miss
seeing the ruined forts of Bahadurpur and Tiuna and Srium, located
nearby. There are dams, waterfalls and temples that too are in
proximity from the town of Bilaspur.

Open The Festive Doors of the State
You should travel to Bilaspur to see the famous festivals and fairs
that are an integral part of the culture of the people. See the
Nalwari or Annual cattle fair during the month of April while you
cannot miss the Raut Nach Festival during the month of December.

Come to See the Historic Caves
The major attractiosn of Bilaspur are caves that have very
interesting legends associated with them. As per belief, there is a
secret tunnel that connects Vyas cave with Markandeya cave. Holiday in
Bilaspur to the site and see whether you can discover the existence of
the much acclaimed tunnel.

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